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PassportPlease’s exiting posts from the rest of the world besides Europe.

Argentina – The Iguazu Waterfalls, one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular showcases!

Argentina – The Iguazu Waterfalls, one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular showcases!

An absolutely mandatory spot to visit on your South American Bucket list has to be the giant Iguazu Waterfalls on the border between Argentina and Brazil. These falls will amaze you, surprise you and leave you speechless. Here you will experience one of nature’s most incredible performances. We do get why the falls over and over again are voted to be amongst the most imposing natural wonders of the world. In 2011 The waterfalls were voted to be one of…

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Mauritius – The fabulous Tea Route

Mauritius – The fabulous Tea Route

During our stay in Mauritius, we went road-tripping and we absolutely loved the freedom the car gave us. We didn’t make any plans when we left our apartment in the morning but just saw where the road took us. Some days we drove to the right and some days to the left. This way of exploring the island took us, by accident, along the so-called tea route. And the tea route turned out to be one of our road-trips highlights.The…

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Mauritius – Amazing underwater world

Mauritius – Amazing underwater world

When we travel to destinations surrounded by open sea, one of our favourite activities is undoubtedly snorkeling. We can spend hours in the water with mask, snorkel, flippers and underwater camera. The world that meets you under the sea surface surprises, amazes and sometimes frightens you. The incredible diversity of marine life is an everlasting source of great experiences. We will never get tired of this fascinating underwater world. You can never know what to expect next time you stick…

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Mauritius – Emerald green paradise

Mauritius – Emerald green paradise

When arriving in Mauritius from a grey and rather pale, deep freezer cold Europe your eyes are in for a colour shock, big time. Shades of green and blue, you didn’t even know existed, are dotted with colours from the rest of the pallet and this colourful patchwork just makes you want to dive into the magnificent island of Mauritius and soak up every bit of it. When we travel, we do not necessarily go for “postcard perfect destinations” but…

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Myanmar – Oh, such a perfect day on Lake Inle

Myanmar – Oh, such a perfect day on Lake Inle

Arriving at Lake Inle, after a couple of days in boiling hot Mandalay, felt like smooth velvet on our skin and the pure, cool and fresh air felt like the most expensive wellness. This beautiful freshwater highland lake has the ability to calm you and make you feel at home in an instant. One of the main attractions in this region is, of course, boat trips on the lake. Therefore there are many many tour operators who offer boat trips, be…

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Laos – Luang Prabang’s colorful wetmarket

Laos – Luang Prabang’s colorful wetmarket

Luang Prabang resembles a small village more than a city with 55000 inhabitants and it’s easy to be a tourist here.     You just need to head out into the small town with an open mind, and slowly you will be enchanted by the it’s charm and the slow rhythm of life. The best way to explore Luang Prabang is on foot. You never know what to expect when wandering through the narrow streets and alleys in this incredibly…

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Curacao – In love with Curacao

Curacao – In love with Curacao

On a very cold and snowy morning, we went to the airport for our flight to paradise island Curacao. And paradise we found !!! Curacao,  a small island nation is the epitome of a Caribbean island. Curacao is found in the southern Caribbean Sea only 40 miles off the Venezuelan coast. A former Dutch colony where Caribbean, African, Latin and European culture mixes together in a gaudy carpet. Curacao is one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean. In 2012…

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